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Post by jwc53531 on Sept 19, 2005 16:42:15 GMT -5
it does seem like Nancy has closed down the board - don't know if it's permanent or not - who knows, maybe it will reappear as S5 gets closer - in the meantime, however, how about delurking and joining in on the discussions here at Shieldrap - they are a number of crossposters already here and most of you already know Chem and (former) VicChik from over at TSF - they (and everyone else) have set up a nice board and it would be nice to reopen the more intriguing threads from TSF here at TSR - discussing our favorite show is, in the end, what it is all about and this is the best forum to do that right now - and it will only get better in the future as more people join in and ramp up the discourse (and the spoilers, od course) - I'm very grateful for the time and effort Nancy put in at TSF and I'm sad to see it go - however, Nancy has made her decision and I'll support her on that - TSR has all the makings of a great board so I'd really urge everyone from TSF to look things over and then take a few moments to register (and you do get a pretty cool gift) and then get busy posting
also - Nancy's rather abrupt closing left me in the lurch with anyone I've exchanged PMs with - that was the mailbox I used with all TSF members so I have no email address for anyone - ACC, Ronnie, Tex, Teri, (or anyone else) if you see this, please email thru the TSR PM system or email me directly at:
jwc53531@csun.edu
(CC and Chem - thanks for letting me post this - hope it helps bring in some new people)
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Post by leadinvestigator on Sept 19, 2005 17:10:36 GMT -5
"cross-posters??" Sounds like a guy in a bra and panties, sitting in his closet with a laptop... Chemikalman, CC, Peach, Kyoteh and E have done a lot of work to build up this site--not as competition to TSF but as an alternative or even just an *additional* place to talk about The Shield and share info. I was on TSF a year ago and left because I wasn't into the hyperactivity, bickering, and the Admin's need to control everything. I think you'll find this is a peaceful environment, more news oriented, more focused and (frankly) more mature overall. And you can't beat the inside connections Chemikalman has with The Shield producers and writers. As I think he's said a few times, however, TSR is not spoiler-driven... though rumour has it we might get a special *scoop* this week! Stay tuned on that one! In the meantime, I too welcome any TSF refugees and hope you'll are pleasantly surprised by the quality of this site.
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Post by -|E|- on Sept 19, 2005 17:23:15 GMT -5
Well, thank you for the kudos, LI; we're awfully proud of The Shield Rap, and the fabulous members! You and I have had a simillar experience, it seems.......
It's nice to hear how much you love The Rap! Now, go tell everyone you know! lol Seriously, all fans of The Shield are welcome here, and we hope you all start to feel at home right away!!!
It's all good.
E
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Post by qb on Sept 19, 2005 18:43:12 GMT -5
I would agree with most of what you said, L.I., but I would add some important points: first and foremost, TheShieldRap is member-driven. We want input and suggestions from everyone, esp feedback. And, as you say, the TSR Admin is not a dictator... everyone has a voice here. THIS IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT Our staff meets on Wednesdays and our absolute imperative is keeping things fan-friendly at all times. To that end, if anyone has something we need to cover at the staff meeting, pm one of us! Oh, and I would add that during the hiatus we might be a bit more news-oriented... but once the S04 rerun starts leading into S05, we will be very much episode focused again!
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Post by shibby on Sept 23, 2005 8:30:16 GMT -5
So what did happen to theshieldfans?
Theres a video and some buy links on the front page but nothing else - I don't get it?
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Post by leadinvestigator on Sept 23, 2005 9:04:23 GMT -5
I don't really care about TSF anymore because I am devoted to TheShieldRap now...where all of the scoops and details can be found!! TSF was never very good at providing even basic info, imho, let alone a scoop like the *new big name* actor for Season 05 (see "Inside Info"). >>Way to go Chemikalman!<< (And thanks, Glen Mazzara, for the exclusive!!) As a matter of fact, when TSF was still up, you could find a lot of Rap exclusives being posted over there...so you're in the right place to get the info first. As I understand it, TSF got bogged down in donation scandals, copyright violations, and bad relations with FX. I thought the Admin was often rude to members and to guests like Richard Halpern, who directed Kenny Johnson in his recent movie. She was a dictator who banned people in a flash if they crossed her. Maybe she realized it was time to retire. In comparison, the TSR Admin is accountable to the staff and to the members. TheShieldRap has never solicited donations, has a working relationship with The Shield producers and writers, treats contacts and members respectfully (conducting itself as a democracy with every member having a say here), and keeps things in the positive.* From what I've heard, the TSF Admin self-imploded and her site is history. But who knows... it could just be some last ditch publicity stunt. Again, not something the TheShieldRap staff would ever pull on its members. TheShieldRap is not into game playing... just giving TSR members the best and the latest! Thanks staff! ;D *The TSR staff also never bad-mouths other sites, so I hope they don't get annoyed at me for posting this. I just had to say what I was thinking on the subject!
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Post by shibby on Sept 23, 2005 9:12:38 GMT -5
I'm not that concerned that the site has gone, it was nice to have any website out there for the shield! There are so few I tried posting on the forums there a few times but everytime I made a reply it would get moved to a thread that I didn't want to reply to, then edited then deleted! So I gave up on it I'll have to go and see about that scoop! ;D ;D
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Post by eddiekaay on Oct 9, 2005 20:17:03 GMT -5
Hi everybody -- it's EddieKaay -- special shout out to my California Shield Fans -- I'm moving to L.A. first week of Nov.
Anyone know where I can find ACC?
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TeKnOw
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Post by TeKnOw on Oct 10, 2005 0:37:15 GMT -5
The spelling of the name has changed but the user is real. Just wanted to remove any doubt.
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Post by jwc53531 on Oct 10, 2005 12:14:41 GMT -5
hey EK and Tech - glad to see you both - I snail-mailed ACC (I had his home mail address but not his email address) but have yet to hear back - I know he checks this board on occasion so hopefully he will appear eventually - regardless, nice to have you two on this board
(pm me when you get to LA, EK - we should hook up and catch some Asian flicks)
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Post by lemonhead on Oct 10, 2005 12:18:20 GMT -5
Well, I was also a member of tsf. I'm the one who won the Moneytrain contest^^ Nice to see some famillar faces around here!
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Post by eddiekaay on Oct 10, 2005 15:47:13 GMT -5
(pm me when you get to LA, EK - we should hook up and catch some Asian flicks) definitely -- e-mail me maybe sympathy for lady vengeance will be out, or bittersweet life
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Post by -|E|- on Oct 10, 2005 16:13:59 GMT -5
Hi everybody -- it's EddieKaay -- special shout out to my California Shield Fans -- I'm moving to L.A. first week of Nov. Welcome aboard, EK. That's an extreme move you're planning - good luck, man! Is this job-related or what? Yeah, I'm nosey like that. heh
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Post by eddiekaay on Oct 10, 2005 19:52:05 GMT -5
yeah, I'm a TV writer, and moving to L.A. to get some work going (wish I could have been in the room to help the Shield guys out with last season!). There's a Shield spec (sample) on my website if you wanna check it out.
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Post by qb on Oct 11, 2005 21:16:32 GMT -5
I went to look at your site and couldn't get it up (ah, so to speak!) ?? I am very curious to know your background, if you don't mind. Writers intrigue me. College? Already a profession in writing? I thought about being a writer at one point in my life... then I discovered I am a grant writer. (ZZzzzzzzz)
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Post by frodini on Oct 24, 2005 20:45:23 GMT -5
Hi everyone, this is Shnicker from TSF. I didn't post that much, but I enjoyed visiting the site. I think I'll enjoy this one just as much.
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Post by chemikalman on Oct 24, 2005 21:04:19 GMT -5
Hey, Schnicker
I remember you from TSF. I seem to recall you sent me a question in a PM there once, but I'm not positive. Anyway, welcome aboard.
chem
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Post by qb on Oct 24, 2005 21:47:41 GMT -5
Welcome, Shnicker! I remember you from TSF also. Glad you found us... I am sure you will like it here. You'll see some familiar screen names and find the conversations less hyperactive...not to mention the inside connections! CC
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Post by xanthais on Oct 26, 2005 11:12:20 GMT -5
Welcome to LA EK! With all the CA members, I'm thinking a S5 premier party at someone's house is in order!! I've got a 65" TV and a house to host it at if anyone's interested!
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Post by electroshockblues on Oct 26, 2005 15:55:22 GMT -5
I have to say that I found the abruptness with which she closed the site rather irritating. I don't make a habit of sending PMs to other posters or establishing any real contact with anyone, but for anyone who did, she just didn't give a damn and closed the site without any warning or apology.
If she wanted to close the site, then fine, thats up to her - noone could expect her to carry on running the site if she doesn't want to. But in closing the site so abruptly, without any warning or apology she showed very little respect for the community she had created.
I'm very well aware that I don't have the full story - she may have closed the site for a very good reason, but the fact is that we don't know why she closed the site because she chose not to give any sort of reason or explanation.
Anyway, thats in the past. I'm just glad that I discovered a Shield forum whose administrator isn't a power mad dictator. With any luck, other former TSF posters will find there way here as well.
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